Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Spine

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for providing healthcare patient services aligned with education, training, competency, experience and demonstrates knowledge related to scope of practice. This position will also assist in surgery and round on in-patients.

Job Functions

Assesses, diagnoses, provides and implements a treatment plan of care and follow up as needed.

Performs physical examinations

Interprets and evaluates patient data

Orders, performs or reviews diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

Provides instructions regarding patient care, disease prevention, and health promotion

Creates and maintains appropriate patient records including transmitting or executing specific orders

Prescribes, administers and dispenses medications, controlled substances and medical devices as appropriate

Initiates evaluation and treatment procedures essential to providing an appropriate response to emergency situations

Assists in surgery (if applicable)

Works directly with Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to obtain DEA registration

Maintains patient confidentiality

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Work Experience

Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Ability to effectively handle high-stress fast paced environment

Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions

Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above

Ability to multi-task

Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

License/Certifications

Current Minnesota NP or PA licensure

CPR Certification

Preferred Qualifications

Two years previous NP or PA experience in a primary care or urgent care setting

Previous spine experience

Physical Demands

Link to Employee Health Physical Demands

Compensation

Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Benefits

Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Click here to view the benefits available.

Part-time